The Messy Parts of Life

The Messy Parts of Life

The new year is upon us now, but as is common at this time of year, it has me reflecting on the past year. As I think back on the past year, one word comes to mind: Messy. I lost several loved ones prematurely for my liking. Several relationships proved challenging and difficult. Changes in business and ministry direction occurred which I wasn’t expecting. And several friends and I received painful cancer diagnoses and began treatment.

Those were things that primarily happened to me. Things I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

Yet our messes don’t just include the things that happen to us, do they?